Prefixes
What is the prefix in the word 'unhappy'?
What suffix is in the word 'quickly?'
-ly
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Read the sentence:
The tiny ant was miniscule compared to the apple.
Which word is a clue that helps you figure out 'miniscule?'
tiny & compared to the apple
What does the prefix 'un' mean?
not
Which prefix means 'not' and is used in 'disagree'?
dis
Which suffix can be added to 'happy' to make a noun meaning 'the state of being happy?'
-ness (happiness)
The root 'scrib/script' means 'write.' Name a word that uses this root.
Read the sentence:
Because the sky was overcast, we stayed inside.
What does 'overcast' most likely mean based on the sentence?
What part of speech is the word 'quickly'?
adverb
What prefix would you add to 'appear' to mean 'appear again'?
re
The suffix '-ful' means 'full of.' Add it to 'joy' and use the new word in a sentence.
joyful
Sentences may vary.
The root 'tele' means 'far.' What does the word 'telephone' literally mean using the root?
'far sound'
tele = far
phone = sound or voice
Read the sentence:
She gingerly opened the box, afraid something fragile might break.
Which word(s) helps you understand the meaning of 'gingerly?'
"Afraid something fragile will break' helps show 'gingerly' means carefully or cautiously.
When is Miss Jen's birthday?
February 23
The prefix 're-' often means 'again.' Give a word using 're' and explain what the word means.
Example: rebuild, retest, recycle, revisit, rehydrate
Which suffix can turn 'create' into a word meaning 'the act of making something?'
-ion
creation - the act of making something
The root 'bio' means 'life." Give a word with 'bio' and explain its meaning.
biology - the study of life
biography - a written story of someone's life
Read the sentence:
The abandoned house was eerie; its silence made everyone uneasy.
Which words give context Clues for 'eeire'?
"Abandoned," "silence," and "uneasy" give clues that 'eerie' means strange and frightening or spooky.
What town does Mrs. Forester live in?
Wonder Lake
Which prefix means 'between' or 'among' and apears in the word 'interact?'
inter-
The suffix 'less' means 'without.' Change the word 'hope' using this suffix and explain the new meaning.
hopeless - means without hope
The root 'spect' means 'see' or 'look.' What does 'inspect' mean when you break it into the prefix + root?
in = into/within
spect = look
inspect = to look into or examine
Read the sentence:
Although Tim was loquacious in class, he became taciturn during the test.
Use context clues to explain the meanings of 'loquacious' and 'taciturn.'
Loquacious means talkative.
Taciturn means quiet or not talkative.
How many children do Mrs. Forester, Mrs. Lewis, and Mrs. Vorderer have altogether?
9 children
Mrs. Forester has 4. Mrs. Lewis has 3. Mrs. Vorderer has 2.